Scholastic Collections
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This thematically organized collection of poems and rhymes is particularly appropriate to the interests and language abilities of three to six year olds. It comprises approximately 400 poems, rhymes and jingles, both traditional and modern, representing a variety of cultures. The early years teacher will find this a useful resource for finding just the right quality poem for her theme and purpose, helped by an indexing system. The collection reflects a multicultural and non-sexist approach. The author is the winner of the Eleanor Farjeon Award for her contribution to children's literature.
Festivals play an important part in primary schools, both as part of a multicultural ethos which embraces both the curriculum and also assemblies, and as a significant part of RE. This collection provides, in one easily accessible volume, poems, stories and songs appropriate for a whole range of seasonal and religious festivals and celebrations. The material is arranged by the calendar year and covers festivals of the six major religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism). As well as traditional material there will be newly commissioned contributions from distinguished writers such as Wes Magee, Judith Nichols, Grace Hallworth, Isaac Bashevissinger and Ruskin Bond.